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NOVEMBER 12 1926.:

WIRELESS IN SARAWAK.

BORNEO SPEAKS TO HONGKONG.

TELEVISION MAKES PROGRESS. BRITAIN'S MUSICAL TASTE.

London, Aug, 27th knew b If it were possible to obtain the was you by the sound of your face" necessary data, a curve show- may adon become a common saluing the spread of musical ap tation. Already radio listeners preciation Among the people all over England know the sound of the British Teles would of Captain Hutchinson's face. Ithe most interesting to draw and is a low droning sound, like a fur-examine. If it covered the times away airplane. Captain Hutchin-period of twenty-five years it son has been broadcasting his face would probably show a slow, up- on a 200 meter wavelength forward slope corresponding with the several weeks, experimenting in gradual improvement and popular- the new science of "television, tising of talking-machines, sending motion pictures by radio, gradual steopening of the upward broadcast. His face registors in tendency-a snowball effect, so to

continuous hum, but when the vals, and such-like activities cor- television" apparatus is hooked ried on the work done in the home In, his face is shown on a screen by records, and then a very steep so that the hearer of his words upward tendency, synchronising: can tell, while he Matons, whether with the great spread of broad-, the Captain Is.smiling or serious, cast reception during the last two The British Government has just years. issued the first two "television"

Percy Smith, Soth and Fleming, chartered accountants, to whom, they wore under a debt of grant obligation for the work which thoy, had done for the Association end Club, Mr. Laurenson said, “I think the gentlemen to whom I have re Bright and congratulatory ferred will understand that thi speeches were delivered at, the

members very greatly appreciate annual Armistice Day dinner of these various honorary acts of

Writing in the Straits Times Mr. the Ex-Active Service Men's Asolo and kindness."

J. R. Barnes says the articles ap sociation, held at Volunteer head- Association's Work."

pearing in the home papers about, direct quarters Inst ovoning. Over two

wireless communication hundred people were present, the Association and did he wise should be of, general interest as With regard to the working of Between Borneo and Great Britain under the chairmanship of Mred to thank the chairman and com T. T. Laurenson, D.SC, the Pre-mittee for the lezebilent support foreshadowing the day when there sident. The chairman was sup- which they had on him in the will be throligh messages between ported by Mr. J. A. Gordon Leask, common interest, particularly the public of all nations and there M.C., Mr. W. J. E. Mackenzie, Mr, R. J. Hunt, hon, secretary, who will be a great advance on file pre-ordinary receiving acts only as a spcake as musical societies, festi- M.C. (vice-president), and Mr. gave so much of his valuable time-dent method of relaying via other H. J. Peares, M.C. (vice-presi to work which was often very radio or duble stations when the dent). The official guests present fatiguing when added to the usual distanco la great.

This applies were, Rear-Admiral A. 1. B. Stir toil of the day. It was through more particularly to telopponic him that severh great improve ling, C.B., Co: C. Russell Brown, ments had been madd in the Club Speech, which will be the next stop, D.S.O. (Acting G.O.C.); Lt. R... and bathingboch...Full of 300 after actual and reliable con- F. Johnston, Lt.Cdr. G. F. Hole, energy, nothing too much nection is possible at all parts of R.N., Lt. Col. Edmendes. D.S.O.. trouble, for him to do in the inter the day and night not merely at Mr. J. Hennessey Seth, Mr. W. Eests of ex-active service men, particular times as is now pos-licenses on record, one for the It is certain that good music L.-Shenton, the Hon. fr. E. D. C

sible, Continuing, the speaker said, Wolfe, (Captain Superintendent of Police), the, Hun, Mr. H. In the year 1921 this Association Creasy (Director of Public on its axistance with a very small number, contipining to Works), Wing-Comdr. Lackle, D.S.O., D.S.C. D.F.C., Capt. NC membership of considerably over flourish to the present day with D. Brownjohn, Capt. B. W. Morris, four hundred. Our aim is to bind D.S.O., Dr. C. W. McKenny, M.D. together into a bond of friendship | B.A., Ch.B., B.A.C., Col. L. C. men who actively served in the Comyn, CM.G., D.S.O., Dr. J. B. great war, and assist every neces- Addison, J.P., Mr. A. W. Shovel sitous case brought to our notice. ton, and Lt. Col. Bell (Commis- We are quito prepared to co- sioner of Customs at Canton), operate with other associations in the colony which administer help, After the Loyal toast had been by giving them any information honoured, Mr. Leask proposed the at our disposal, in order to toast to the Services, and com- vent overlapping, but it must not mented on the fact that they had be expected that we are prepared the Alt. Force represented for the to accept suggestions from others aa to the amount of relief which first time. He said it was the

we are to give in any particular first Armistice day spent in Hong case of our own. There are many kong by the King's Own Scottish Ex-Active Service men in this Borderers. The Services played Colony who are not members, of a bigger part in their lives than this Association, and I now give they were usually given credit for, them all a very hearty Invitation and they owed them a big debt, to associate themselves with us. There were many serving men, We want every man who served, some of whom were members of to join, and help us to carry on in this generation and pass for ward to the next that spirit of loyalty and devotion to Empire which prompted us one and all to answer the Call." (Applause).

the Association and some who

were not, and he explained that their doors were always open to those eligible for membership whe- ther they were actually serving or not. He congratulated Rear Ad- mirul Stirling on his promotion from Commodore.

Sarawak is keeping well to the fore as usual in the latest methods communication, and in January we commenced experiments in short-wave transmission, having already had excellent results on the short-wave receivers made by ourselves.

In April, an efficient design of transmitter had been evolved and on May 6, 1925, the first long-dis- tance station was communicated with, this being Andir Military Aerodrome, Java, signals being reported quite readable, on 28 metres. After this encouraging. result, and when other adjust- ments had been made, the Philip- pines and Hongkong, wore reached and signals were reported good."

On June 16, another transmitter, modelled after the original, was made and set up in Kuching Sta- tion for experiments and the same evening signals were heard in California, and were reported of readable strength..

On August 2, 1926, at 6 am. Mr. Cray. succeeded in making con- nection with the well-known ex- perimenter Mr. Partridge of Wim- bledon, London, and was congra- tulated on having covered the dis-.

tance on the small amount of. power used, viz., 100 watts input. This is the first direct two-way conversation between Great Bri tain and Borneo or Malaya.. ***

The signals were faint, however, and arrangements were made to work the following morning at 1.5.30 Connection was accom-

Other Speakers. Auswering a persistent call for the Air Force, Wing Commdr. The toast to the Services was Leckie spoke on the value of co- replied to by Rear Admiral Stir operation, and pointed out the part played by the Air Force. ling, and Col. C. Russell Brown, which depended to a large extent the former on behalf of the Navy on the civil population, for the and the latter of the Army. Rear planes were built, by private com Admiral Stirling expressed plea-panies. In the present economies sure at seeing so many Naval per- it was only possible to keep a ske sons present, and said it was de-leton force, but it was necessary lightful to have the RAF, and to keep one that could easily be he thought the latter had come to enlarged, mainly through the civil stay. He commented on the use-population. fulness of the Volunteers, and The guests were toasted by Mr. added that he hoped to see the Pearce, who expressed thanks te Royal Naval Volunteers very Rear Admiral Stirling for the shortly. Col. Russell Brown thank good work he had done, and as ed the Association for their invita. sured him of their best wishes

on when he left the Colony, Lion, and complimented them having such a live organisation.

A scheme of co-operation was The name of the Association's outlined by the Captain Superin bank, conveying greetings to His late patron, the late Sir Paul tendent of Police, the Hon. Mr. Majesty's Government on the first E.D.C. Wolfe, in replying. A direct connection; between Eng- Chater, was coupled with the recent scheme was that each assound and Sarawak. "Silent Toust" which was proposciation with similar objects should

plished at the time arranged and two telegrams kindly, sanctioned by His Highness "the Tuan Muda were transmitted. One was to His Highness the Rajah'and the other to the Government Offices, Mill-

ed by Mr. W. J. E. Mackenzie, appoint a representative to a No satisfactory result was ob-

after which the "Last Post" was committee with a secretary, so that sounded by a bugler,

a closer eye could be kept on case where assistance was required, Dr. C. W. McKenny proposed and better to distinguish between the toast to the Association. The those who deserved help and those association was started in 1921 at who did not. He had approached 4 very small meeting" of twenty the Rev. Mr. Waldegrave, who men, and after two months its was closely in touch with these membership numbered three hun things, for his help, but he would dred, and that showed the interest require a secretary to assist him. which it stimulated. He spoke of. With the aid of his experience, and the high standard they maintained, records which were kept, the naso“ and said a former President had how to use their money in the best ciations would be advised as to the V.C. and the present President possible way. had the D.S.C

The President's Reply

In replying, Mr. Laurenson said:

Col. L. C. Comyn spoke with re- gard to Earl Haig's good work on behalf of ex-service men.. It was. he said, Earl Haig's life job to help the men who had served It gvjes me great pleasure in under him, and he suggested that deed to express our sincere appre-th Aggeration either send a cible ciation to the guests who have or letter to his offices in Edinburgh honoured ud with their company: thanking him for his magnificent to-night think there canal work

'olio ea quiries dated 14 very lit doubt that throngbout: The charan afterwards stated our grent Empire in every city that the Association would act on town, and village where they have.

an Association of this kind, there, "Comyn's Aygestion.":

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is at this time, a gathering auch The musical side of the evening as this to commemorate the, sign was contributed to by Messrs. ing of the Armistice which Saunders, Andrews, T. G. I'uteroni brought to a close the great Euro Farrell Condon, Sergt. Kingston, pean war, in which so nany, na- C.Q.M.S. S. Jeffrey and Plc. Boyne. tions were involved. To-day we Warrant Officer Licence accom- live-in-hope-and-pray that such a panted on the piano. The orches disasterous convulsion will never tra from H.M.S. Carlisle was also occur again. -

in attendance, and gave solcettore during and after the dinner.

Since our last dinner we mourn the logs of our friend, benefactor and patron Sir Paul, Chater, who has so generously endowed this. association. His keen interest-in all our work was supported by

bones."

The Soviet Government has de-

his lavish ffts, and we do not cided to allow private persons to think that the good which he has possess commercial craft for traffic dopt should be buried with his in Russian internal waters without special permission. The crew of Exprossing hearty thanks to Col. Russell Brown for permission any ono such craft must, not ex- to use the Ensma bathing beachceed 12, and one person may pos- at Stonecutters, to Lt, Comdr. Holesena several craft but the total for the use of Queen's Plor to em-

bark and disembark on their bath-crews faust not exceed 60. Volga ing trips, to Mr. Shonton, the boats may be somewhat larger, senior partner of Messrs. Deacons, with a single crew of 16, and total solicitors, to whom they offered crews of the craft of one owner grateful thanks for his legal work

on their behalf, and to Mesars may be 79.

tained again due to the fact that this time of the year is particularly bad for wireless long distance working owing to the atmospheric conditions. More reliable manication is certain after, the North East Monsoon has arrived.

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